May 12, 2024

What It's Like To Be A Police Officer. I Was a Guest on WGN Radio, Karen Conti Show. Special Episode.

What It's Like To Be A Police Officer. I Was a Guest on WGN Radio,  Karen Conti Show. Special Episode.

What it's like to be a Police Officer. I was a guest on WGN Radio, The Karen Conti Show. Special Episode. What traits make for a great police officer? What character traits prevent some people from being good police officers? Does a College Degree make a better police officer. Police use of deadly force, shootings. My reaction to the so-called controversy regarding Chicago Police firing 91 rounds in 41 seconds during a car stop.

In this special episode I was a guest on the Karen Conti Radio Show on WGN Radio, I offer an insider's perspective on the life of a police officer. From my initial contemplation of a path in the Catholic priesthood to ultimately finding my vocation in law enforcement, I share the journey that led me to this pivotal role. Drawing from the wisdom imparted by veterans of conflicts such as the Vietnam and Korean Wars, I delve into the techniques of verbal judo which used to be part of accepted policing and stress management which is essential in policing. What it's like to be a Police Officer. I was a guest on WGN Radio, The Karen Conti Show. Special Episode. Available on Apple Podcasts, our website or most major podcast platforms.

Throughout our conversation, we explore the indispensable qualities that define an exceptional police officer and examine how certain character traits can hinder success in this demanding profession. The question of whether a college degree enhances one's effectiveness as a police officer is debated, offering nuanced insights into the diverse paths individuals take in law enforcement.

Reflecting on my transition from the force to the realm of radio, we illuminate the parallels between salesmanship in law enforcement and other professions, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the job. Karen Conti, herself a distinguished lawyer and radio host, sheds light on the integral role of salesmanship in her legal practice, drawing parallels between our respective fields. You can listen to this in Apple Podcasts, our website, Spotify or most major podcast platforms.

In addition to her illustrious legal career, Karen Conti's empathetic advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice have earned her widespread acclaim. With her decades-long tenure in family law and her influential presence in the legal community, Conti's insights resonate far beyond the confines of her radio show.

What it's like to be a Police Officer. I was a guest on WGN Radio, The Karen Conti Show. Special Episode. WGN Radio's far-reaching broadcast ensures coverage across the Midwest and beyond. Through its extensive radio signal and online platforms, WGN Radio continues to serve as a beacon of informative and engaging programming for listeners everywhere. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website or most major podcast platforms. A huge thanks to WGN Radio and Karen Conti for having me as a guest and for giving approval for use as a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.

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John J Wiley

Retired Police Sergeant, Music Radio Personality, Talk Radio Show Host, Podcaster and Producer

John J. Wiley is a retired Police Sergeant turned radio personality. He has been a full time FM Music Radio DJ since 2005. In 2017 he founded the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, in a partnership with Robert Greenberg of Law Enforcement Today. The show is now named the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.
Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.